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Entertainment and cultural events of the week (May 29-June 4/2023)

Upcoming entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on May 29-June 4.

VN woman receives World Record for her collection of 1,000 Yixing teapots

After 30 years of collection, tea master Ngo Thi Thanh Tam from HCM City has set a world record for the world's largest collection of Yixing teapots.

Vietnamese directors shine at 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Vietnamese-French filmmaker Tran Anh Hung won the best director prize at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival for "La passion de Dodin Bouffant" (The Pot-au-Feu) on May 27.

Painting masterpieces from the Netherlands come to Hanoi

An exhibition showcasing the masterpieces of Dutch artists from the Golden Age to the end of the 19th century opened in Hanoi on May 26.

HCMC’s Southern Fruit Festival 2023 to take place next weekend

The HCMC annual largest fruit festival 2023 will return to Suoi Tien Cultural Park in Thu Duc City on June 1- August 31.

Local photographer wins prize at international photography awards

Vietnamese photographer Phan Thi Khanh claimed a top prize at the Pink Lady Photographer of the Year, the world's leading photography competition.

Khanh Hoa: Sea festival to feature light show of over 1,600 drones

An artistic light show of 1,653 drones will delight audience at the live-broadcast opening ceremony of the 2023 Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival slated for June 3 in the south central province of Khanh Hoa.

Bat Trang ancient pottery on display at Hanoi exhibition

Seven centuries of Hanoi’s Bat Trang ancient pottery village are on display at the "Bat Trang Ancient Pottery" exhibition at the National Museum of History in Hanoi.

Miss Grand International promotes Vietnamese landscape in promotion clip

The organisers of Miss Grand International on May 23 released a video on the 2023 beauty contest, featuring many images of Vietnam which will host the pageant this year.

Da Nang festival to feature hundreds of orchid species

An orchid festival is set to return to the central city of Da Nang from May 27 to May 28, with the event attracting hundreds of artisans and people who love orchids from various localities across the country.

Miss International 2022 arrives for working trip to Vietnam

Jasmin Selberg, the winner of Miss International 2022, touched down at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22 to mark the beginning of a working trip to Vietnam.

Hai Phong special show celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday

A special program performed by Hai Phong City’s workers was held at the Viet Tiep Friendship Labor Culture Palace on May 17 to celebrate the 133rd birthday of former President Ho Chi Minh.

Hanoi hosts Hong Kong music festival’s preliminary round

The 10th Hong Kong International Music Festival (HKIMF)’s preliminary round will be held in Hanoi on May 27 and 28.

European Film Festival 2023 opens in Hanoi

Vietnamese movie lovers will be enthralled by an array of the best 19 films from EU member countries during the European Film Festival (EUFF) 2023, which opened in Hanoi on May 21.

Entertainment and cultural events of the week (May 22-28/2023)

Entertainment and cultural events in Vietnam's major cities on May 22-28.

Monsoon Music Festival returns bigger and better than ever

Returning after three-years due to COVID-19, the eagerly awaited international music festival in Việt Nam – Monsoon Music Festival (MMF) – is back and bigger.

HCM City to host Vietnam-ASEAN culture, food festival

Ho Chi Minh City will host the 2023 Vietnam-ASEAN Culture and Food Festival at the Hoa Lu Stadium from May 25-28.

Winners of Ho Chi Minh Awards, State Awards for Literature and Arts honoured

Winners of the 2022 Ho Chi Minh Awards and State Awards for Literature and Arts were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 19, the birthday of the late President.

“Princess Anio” opera to be launched this September

The opera “Princess Anio” which recounts a 17th century love story between a Vietnamese princess and a Japanese merchant, will be performed at the Hanoi Opera House on September 22-24.

South Korean singer participates in VN music show

South Korean singer-songwriter Paul Kim recently collaborated with Vietnamese singers in Eye Contact Live, a famous YouTube show featuring music performances on the streets across Vietnam.